Renee and Jeffrey's Daytime Wedding at The Retreat at Hiawassee River

Some of you might think a daytime wedding to be a naturally tame event.

Well, you need to think again!

Renee and Jeffrey’s midday wedding at The Retreat at Hiawassee River in North Georgia was anything but tame, partly because the bride’s energy was off the charts from start to finish. But, mostly because the wedding guests came ready to celebrate.

Friends and family alike shared the excitement of the day with smiles and hugs, cheers and laughter. A few of the older guests had to take a break, but managed to hit the dance floor with gusto later in the afternoon.

A whisky tasting bar gave everyone the opportunity to sample from several bottles of the potent beverage. After a barbeque meal and a few samples, any reluctance to dance and sing went by the wayside. Young and old alike twisted and shimmied, crooned and shouted, line danced and congaed.

After a bouquet toss (caught by the bride’s sister), the wedding concluded with a bubble exit in front of a rustic barn.

Henry and Jacy's Oakhurst Baptist Wedding

Jacy and Henry’s wedding started off with a first look at Agnes Scott College, Jacy’s alma mater. After a quick portrait session with the entire wedding party, everyone fled the heat and headed to Oakhurst Baptist Church.

Once at the church, Henry and his crew waited for the ceremony in the church library while Jacy and her crew waited in the church’s parlor, what used to be home to the Love sunday school class.

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Jacy couldn’t find her vows, which led to several minutes of dismay, evidenced by Jacy holding her hand to her head. Finally someone printed the vows out for her bringing the stress level in the room down dramatically.

Photo by Sharon McMahon

The ceremony itself was heartwarming and funny … and not very long. :)

The wedding rings.

A laugh during the first dance.

Jacy dancing with her Dad Jerry to the song “Cheeseburger in Paradise.”

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Album design from North Georgia lesbian wedding

I’ve been enjoying myself the last few weeks designing and redesigning Ashley and Marley’s wedding album. I’m delighted to report that they’ve asked me to add two extra spreads.

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Now all they have to do is choose a cover — linen, velvet or leather (171 materials) — color of cover — debossed, cameo or photo strip — box, slipcase or custom box. Design for the debossing or photo for the cameo or photo strip. Slipcase design or custom box design.

So many choices.

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Greg and Ada's Wedding Album

After every wedding I photograph, I look forward to designing a wedding album from the storytelling moments of a couple’s big day. The design process, from choosing which photographs to include in the book to laying the photos out in a meaningful order, culminates with the approval from the couple and an order sent to a book company.

Then everyone waits with anticipation for the final product … the album itself.

Right now, I am waiting with Greg and Ada for Vision Art to print and bind their book. Here’s what the cover and a few of their layouts will look like.

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Ada and Greg's Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Wedding

Ada and Greg’s simple and elegant wedding took place at Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church in Decatur, Georgia. The Rev. Greg Tallant officiated and relatives and friends came out in force to celebrate and show their support for the couple.

The service included prayers, hymns and a homily about how the love in a marriage gives us a tiny glimpse into the depth of God’s love for all.

The wedding ceremony was followed by a reception with shrimp cocktail, black pea hummus and tiny tacos, among other foods, in the church’s fellowship hall. The couple cut a cake, which they refrained from smashing into each other’s face.

Relatives, including the two flower girls, decorated Greg’s car while the couple greeted guests in the fellowship hall. The couple exited the church to a flurry of bubbles.

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Gay Wedding at the Ott Farm and Winery in Ellijay, Georgia

Two handsome grooms in tan suits and navy shirts with two adorable dogs and a beautiful wedding party … all at Ott Farms and Vineyards in the gorgeous North Georgia mountains … what more could you asked for?

Patrick and Vincent planned the perfect wedding while COVID still raged around the world in hopes that the pandemic would wane by their wedding date. Thankfully, their hopes were fulfilled. No one in attendance felt the need to wear masks. The only threat from breathing was a little pollen in the air. :)

Buster and Lady, Vincent and Patrick’s beloved pups, took the day in stride enjoying pets and kisses from many admirers.

And to top off the events of the day, Vincent’s cousin Gigi wowed the crowd with her drag performance during the reception that followed that night.

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Your wedding day will be filled with hugs

Every wedding day I’ve been a part of has been full of hugs. I’m guessing yours will be, or was, too.

Here are a few favorite wedding hug photographs.

Photos by Atlanta Wedding Photographer Cindy Brown

Jade and Kayla’s Cagle Farm Wedding

Jade and Kayla’s celebration started with a ceremony. Guests and couple ate some bar-b-que and cake and listened to some toasts. Then everyone danced the night away.

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Photos by Atlanta wedding photographer Cindy Brown